Need a motivating buddy to lose 50 pounds with by April 2007

[cardenas5usa]

So here is a picture of my mom and I this summer when we took the kids camping, weight, around 214.

And a picture of Efrain with the kids, we took it to send to Mexico to show them our new car and the snow. About a month ago.

[carbjunkie]

J...a banana split? LOL you don't mess around do you? It's ok..don't beat yourself up..so you took in a little extra calcium I love the pics too..looked like great fun. Ash..you look like mommy..of course..we all do right? My sis IS a sexy mama and she has a killer personality and we are very close. Ash..how old are your kids again? What a nice family you have.

Well girls..thanks for the pics!!
T

[carbjunkie]

Well good morning ladies..I see I'm the only one creeping in. I did the bike for 40mins this morning and will lift weights and do treadmill later today. I was tired this morning..wanted to go back to bed but I MADE myself get on that bike..seemed harder this morning. Anyway, heres whats on the menu.

B - 3 eggwhites w/salsa n avocado 1/2 grapefruit
L - fresh fruit smoothie w/nf yogurt, flax n protein powder
D - ground turkey taco salad w/black beans n salsa (yum)

[Stelakate]

Good busy morning girls! To answer some questions,
I do go ALL out (or off I should say) when I cheat. That is why I am the weight I am. I don't recognize a gray area very well. Today has been great. 2 hb eggs, 1 coffee (NO CREAM-I AM CURBING THAT!) and salmon and salad for lunch. Dinner, will be meat. It's 25 degrees out, but we ARE walking/jogging our route.
T- you amaze me w/ your dedication, you seem to be sooooo there this time. Awesome!
Ash- the blond hair and me.....it was a life long thing, though very very long and straight for YEARS, as my first gf never wanted it cut. This time around w/ Kate-she was like, it's your hair...do what makes YOU happy.....so I have spent the last 7 yrs having some fun. I always go blond in summer, it's just what I do. Shoes and new do's. When I cant control my weight, it's something I can do that always looks/feels good.
We ARE way too cute to be heavy.
That pic w/ your Mom is adorable. Aren't Mom's the BEST!?!!! Your little ones make me smile. E looks like a super nice guy.
I was going to suggest the exercise that you do laying down, sissors. It's also a pilates move. I like to lay on side, do leg sissors for about 25 count, then raise the leg about 6 inches off the other, pull it back behind my other leg as far as it will go comfortably and lift. You feel the burn INSTANTLY in that lovely saddle bag.
You may have known those already. OK, who doesn't know sissors, right?!
Off I go to get ready for lunch.
Hope you two have a great day, and T-still looking for more pics of you.

[carbjunkie]

Your encouragement is appreciated. I'll see if this dumb thing lets me post some more thumbnails.

[carbjunkie]

much lighter..about 25 lbs I haven't taken any recent but I plan on taking some now to see future progress.

[cardenas5usa]

Wow! post late, and so many posts already!! Sounds like you both are off to a wonderful day! T, you are impressing me girl!! Keep it coming!! Jina, wow you are going to brave the cold to do your walk, awsome! It is cold here too, woke up to snow and 30's! I would love to walk in the cold, but I know the kids hate it, so I probably won't.

Well, E and I did cardio and weights this morning, we really pushed it! It is our fave night routine but it seemed a lot harder this morning, don't know why, I was sweating like a pig! We are going to do lower body and abs work out tonight, a new one. I am going to try and do that modified scissor today (that is the word, yesterday I couldn't think of the word for the life of me!) I do do normal scissors though but not as often as I should, thanx for reminding me!!!

T- you always look like you are party mode :-) You are going to rock some serious party cloths this year!!! KUTGW

Mom's are the best! My mother and I look and sound A LOT alike, my dad can't even tell who he is talking to on the phone when he calls for the week that my mom is here. HEHE, neither can my grandma, mom's mom, so we switch out on the phone sometimes when she is rattling on! :-D

Well girls, it is so sunny here, just wish I could go out and play. The sun sure puts a skip in my step! I have noticed that I get blue when there is no sun, it is a real problem here in the NW for many people. They are even selling light therapy things at Costco! Not going to buy one of those though. I can tell that this week has been a big week for me by the way my pants are fitting, how about you T? Jina?

Ok, I have a new pic for you girls, next post, Ash

Have a great day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:-)

[cardenas5usa]

Here is what E brought home last night from La Prov for the kids. I am just so glad that I am bored with all of them, after 10 years the temptation wears off.

[cardenas5usa]

Okay, so it has been a month since E and I had done measurements, we did them for the second time on 1/9.

Here are my stats for the month 12/10-1/9:

Right Bicept: -1.5"
Left Bicept: -.5"
Chest: -1"
Around chest at shoulder: same
Abs above belly button: -1"
Abs below belly button: -.75"
Hips; -2.5"
Right Leg: -1"
left Leg: -1.25"

Total: -9.5"
Yahoo!!

[cardenas5usa]

Okay, this is so off topic, but I need a second and third opinion, before I get on the phone. I am really tired of watching the little boy that I watch. He is a complete, not to be too harsh but, faliure of a child. But he is just a product of his environment, so whatever. But, I was just on here to post to you girls and Alexis and he were sitting just behind me. All of sudden Alexis screamed and she is bawling. He leaned over and bit her on her back!!!! There is a huge bite mark!! He has yet to tell me why he did it, but I know, cause I was sitting right here, that Alexis hadn't hit him or anything like that. So as far as I know she didn't do anything except sit next to him and try to talk to him while he was playing his dumb gameboy. So do you guys think it is totally overreacting to call his mother and tell her I won't watch him anymore?? I will feel bad leaving her hanging with no child care but, this is the final straw!! Thanx Ash

[cardenas5usa]

okay, my heart is still beating fast from being so angry at the little boy! I feel like I am way overreacting, but at the same time I can't have my kids be threatened in their own home. Okay, well this has been the most upsetting thing I have had to deal with since starting this WOE. I didn't deal well with it. I had a Tbls of PB mixed with 1 T light cream cheese. Then I had 1 tiny choco chip cookie, 5 carbs!! Oh well. Talk to ya girls later, Ash

[carbjunkie]

I don't think you're overreacting but maybe you can give her a couple days to find someone else? That would be the polite way to go if you're worried about your friendship or... You must protect your kids first so it is not wrong of you to say you don't want to watch him anymore.

change of dinner plans

turkey burger 1/2 cup wheat pasta (i needed some carbs)
pineapple slices

I almost caved in today but I beat it.

[Stelakate]

missed a lot today. I gasped at the pic of pastry OMG!! DELICIOUS! Still dont know how you do it. T-great pic. you look like a lot of fun!!

About the boy, isn't this the same boy who's Mom flaked out on you that day? Give her a week notice and call it quits! That's what I say.

Walk was great. Lunch was ----cold by the time we got back (salmon) but it was ok. Tonight was great.

Everything on track.

Keep me posted w/ the situation Ash. T-great dinner and great day!

love-Jina
Tomorrow is weigh day! Horray!

[carbjunkie]

It's early and I couldn't wait to weigh in and I'm a little bummed. I thought I did so well this week and I'm only down 1 lb. Oh well..I really didn't get my water in so maybe that was it. Anyway, I'm looking for 3 lbs next friday. I'm getting on the bike now..be back.

[Stelakate]

Weigh day!
254
That banana split didn't cause too much trouble I guess! I still haven't heard from TOM, though, promising cramps today! The workouts are helping. When I workout I can be assured to drop weight every week. If only I could tweak the plan 100%!! Will work on that!

I should have waited til Tuesday and really had a big #, but it is just what I need to get me through this weekend. I have a game/food gathering tonight w/ Kate's fam. and who knows what the rest of the weekend.

T- 1 pound is ok.......you are due for a big loss next week. Pedal your little heart out!!
Miss Ash-?????????

OK girls, at work-busy busy.

[carbjunkie]

I weighed myself after I did the bike as I was getting in the shower..read 261 and all I had on earlier was a thermal and underwear. Anyway, I need to stay away from the scale cuz it has too much power over me. I'm glad next friday is FAR from today.

B - 3 eggwhites 1 kiwi 3 slices grapefruit
L - salad w/turkey slices n veggies
D - we'll see....

Good luck girls and thanks for being here!

T.

[cardenas5usa]

Okay, grab your chins so they don't hit the floor! :-) I had to. Weigh in today 185.6.................-7.4 pounds!!! Holy SH*T!!!! This week I keep on my same routine, as the week before and even ate a bit more I think. I am going to query my Fitday to find out what exactly was my secret to success this week. Although I am not holding out for a big number next week, seems like I go in phases of plateus and big loses. I am shooting for 182, next week.

Yeah!!! We all lost this week, and Jina, you really made these last 3 days work for you!! Good job!! I am so stoked!

T- hey 1 pound is good! Maybe to step it up this week you should cut the wine? I think with this small change you'll reall see those numbers drop.

Bravo girls!!!! Ash

[Stelakate]

HOLY MOLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ashley-YOU CRAZY MANIAC! THAT IS UNREAL!!!!!!!!
As hard as you have been working you deserved to get a big ass #!
I am seriously SOOOO excited for you! I knew I saw some change in that hair picture. Girl, you are amazing!

[cardenas5usa]

Thanks Jina, I knew you would be amazed!!! I am so happy about your loss, just think next week, you could be in the 40s!! Push it girl!! We can do this!!

Raw, raw, sis, cum bah,
We can do this,
It's no flaw!!!

Go girls go!! I love you girls!!! Ash

[cardenas5usa]

Bundled up the kids and took them for a walk. We played simone says to take their minds off how cold it was an pump up a slower walk pace! hehe, and they didn't even suspect we were doing exercise. Got Curves out of the way early this morning, but felt really sluggish. The butt and leg tone DVD was a killer last night! Maybe that is why I am feeling so slow. Nice and sunny here though, so spirits are high!

I treated myself to MickyD's grilled chicken and bacon salad today. It was good, but it was salad, sigh.

How is everybody else? Workouts today? Talk to yas later, Ash

[cardenas5usa]

I really wanted something cozy to eat tonight, so I looked up some recipes on here. I ran across a broccoli cheddar soup, and it reminded me that I was going to make that this week. Bought a big bag of broc flowers and needed to use the last bit. I wrote down the recipe but altered it to lower fat verision, more like an old fave recipe of mine. I always add spicy curry to mine and it was so good! Check it out if soup is your thing. It's quiet here today, Friday though, so I know everybody is busy.

Little boy situation, told her I would watch him today and she should start looking for someone else.

Hope you all are having a great Friday!! Ash

[carbjunkie]

I thought I might go to dinner tonight but we ate at home instead. I made tacos for everyone. Where are ya princess J? (notice the one who isn't around is the princess?)

D - ground sirloin taco salad w/avocado lowfat cheese
2 corn tortillas and 4 strawberries

It's only 6 so I hope I can make it tonite without wanting to snack. No wine tonight but definately tomorrow when friend comes over

goodnite ladies

[Stelakate]

Hope your morning is going well. I am at work, where I will be until about 12 noon.
Those promising cramps are now leading into other things so I should be full blown by tonight. How fun! I will just be glad to get it over with.
Yesterday was ok, I am still starving all the freakin time, but it's my own fault not allowing myself to get into ketosis. I have been thinking Weight Watchers again. I am the queen of knowing how many points are in everything and through the years my friend Jena and I have joined at least 3 times. Isn't that sad?!
The exercise is awesome. Went to the mall yesterday and walked a very fast mile - we got some freezing rain and supposed to get 4-6 inches tomorrow! Kate is a snow LOVER, I am more OK with it through the holidays and then come January I am ready for the 70's again. Part of my West coast roots, right T?!?!
So, we should think about meeting when we are totally thin and fabulous. We could go to LA and have T show us around town......wouldn't it be awesome to really meet someday?! You two know the most personal part of me...all my weight/insecurities, that makes you both KEEPERS in my book, so someday....hopefully we can have a great glass of wine and some lunch at the CHEESECAKE FACTORY!!!!!! Oh, I meant some lettuce or something! Must maintain once at goal, right?! .
Speaking of that, soup sounds freakin awesome, I must make some. Though, broccoli isn't my forte......I might make some cream of chicken. YUM!
OK, must go.
Wanted to say again-good job weighing in yesterday ladies...we are all down, and that is a very good thing. Ash-meant to say those inches off are amazing!! Plan to remeasure myself next week, too!
Will look for more pictures. Have fun tonight w/ friends T. Don't get too carried away...looking for a rock star # next Fri.

[carbjunkie]

You really are too sweet Jina..Kate is lucky to have you in her life

Well, I just got off the bike and am ready to make an eggwhite omelette for me and Jeannie (girl in pic) she came and spent the night last night and we